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Newspaper
Cambridge Sentinel
Location
Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1932
Page
8
Mayor Richard M. Russell orders department heads to identify transfer funds to support Soldiers Relief and Public Welfare. He urges drastic curtailment of nonessential items and even abolition of the Park and Recreation Commission if needed. The editor criticizes vacillation and punctilio.
Governor Ely urged the General Court to refuse extra salary during a special session. Rep. Doc Mohr stayed silent on the last day, missing a chance to confront colleagues and defend taxpayers. Mohr faces re election in the fall after a narrow victory. Senator Monahan showed courage in seizing a similar moment.
The Cambridge community recalls Fred O. White as a stable, kindly figure known for modest merit and generosity. He visited Holy Ghost Hospital daily, shared judgment with humor, and lived with practical compassion, leaving a sense of readiness for eternity among friends and neighbors.
Cambridge honors wrestling impresario Paul Bowser with a complimentary Statler dinner this Saturday. The Central Square Public Theatre manager Lewis Newman and local leaders praise Bowser for his charity and shows for good causes, noting his humble nature and impact on New England wrestling.
George Giffen, a popular employee of Mt. Auburn Renting Service, is spending his vacation visiting old friends and renewing old acquaintances, as noted in local society briefs.
The piece tracks local figures entering or eyeing offices from county commissioner to secretary of state. Names include Jim Barrett, Sid Murphy, Esther Andrews, Dennis, Joseph W Monghan, and Joseph D McCarthy. Mentions voter efforts, legislative battles, and Roosevelt backing as campaign chatter heats up.
Local police receive four new L-4 Ford sedans from Frank D. Elbery of Elbery Motor Co. Inc as the sales agent. The dealer promises Ford quality and offers parts, seconds, and used cars service from 8 AM to midnight. Captain Donahue and Sergeant King patrol in an open car amid light commentary on mobility and enforcement.
Henry M Whitney to address Cambridge citizens on June 27 in Cyprus Hall about Reciprocity with Canada. Ex-Congressman John A Sullivan to speak, with John H Cartaran presiding. City sanction given for First World’s Fair Shoe and Leather Co exposition near Charles River Esplanade. architect Edward T P Graham. Exposition 500 by 200 feet, 12 000 seating. Old Home Week set for July 28 to August 3. Mayor Wardwell visiting Chicago for bronze bridge work, inviting former residents home. Silver wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Alexander Dunn announced. William F Cronin dies. buried Holy Cross. Father Augustine F Hickey returns from Rome to celebrate first high mass at St Mary’s Church. Cambridge Police defeat Firemen on the Common 81 to 7. notes on Conroy, Sheehan, McCourt.
Cambridge eyes the clash as Jack Washburn faces Charley Strack next Wednesday night. Washburn, famed as a West coast bad hombre, and Strack, impatient and clever with punishments, set a pell mell battle likely to hinge on early aggression and reflexive refereeing.
Ten years ago in this city Major John Bradshaw Atkinson married Miss Louise Marie O Shea at St Columbkille s Brighton ceremony. Cambridge Industrial Association secretary Jeremiah Downey remains active. Manhattan Market planning a radio concert during the Food Fair. Harvard Bridge 50 50 plan debated by Mayors Curley and Quinn. Hazel A Davis wed Thomas L Hackett Watertown. City Council eyed Hotel Westminster and park expansion. Recreation chief Ramhofer led new Square Co operative Bank board elections.
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